Benjamin F. Hough Letter,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Benjamin F. Hough Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Benjamin F. Hough Letter, Ms2012-065, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Hough, Benjamin F., d.1864
Abstract:
The collection consists of a single letter from Hough to "Cousin Seymour," dated December 2, 1863, written from Libby Prison, near Richmond.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Benjamin F. Hough Letter, Ms2012-065, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a single letter from Hough to "Cousin Seymour." Dated December 2, 1863, the letter requests Seymour send a list of food supplies, paper, and reading materials to Hough at Libby Prison. Hough asks for items such as butter, sugar, salt, crackers and "any little thing you might think of that would be acceptable to a prisoner here."

Biographical / historical:

Benjamin F. Hough enlisted with 10th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry as a private with Company K. Prior to late September 1863, he was promoted to corporal. During the Battle of Chickamauga, he was taken prisoner by the Confederate Army, and sent to Libby Prison near Richmond, Virginia. Hough died from disease, possibly at Andersonville Prison in Georgia, June 26, 1864.

Acquisition information:
The Benjamin F. Hough Letter was purchased by Special Collections in September 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Benjamin F. Hough Letter was completed in October 2012.